Machine Hip Thrust
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PrimarySecondaryTertiary
Muscles worked
GlutesPrimary · 100%
HamstringsSecondary · 40%
Equipment
Hip Thrust Machine
How to log the weight
Stack pin
Log the number where you set the pin on the stack.
Recovery window
~72h for the primary movers
Glutes~72h
Hamstrings~72h
Programming notes
Machine Hip Thrust is driven by the glutes, with hamstrings assisting. Give the primary movers roughly 72 hours before loading them hard again. In the same session it pairs cleanly with Barbell Bench Press, whose primary movers don't overlap with anything this exercise works.